Elena Samoylenko
About Elena Samoylenko
Elena Samoylenko is the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at BuildDirect Technologies, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in financial analysis and planning, having held various positions at Best Buy Canada, lululemon athletica, and Finning International.
Current Role at BuildDirect Technologies
Elena Samoylenko serves as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at BuildDirect Technologies. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's financial strategy and analysis in the Vancouver, Canada Area. Her role involves overseeing financial planning processes and ensuring alignment with the company's overall business objectives.
Previous Experience at Best Buy Canada
Elena Samoylenko worked at Best Buy Canada in various financial roles. She started as a Senior Financial Analyst during a summer internship in 2011, followed by a full-time position as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2012 to 2014. She progressed to the role of Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, serving from 2015 to 2018. Her experience at Best Buy Canada spanned a total of five years.
Experience at Other Organizations
Prior to her tenure at Best Buy Canada, Elena Samoylenko worked at Epic as an Accountant/Financial Analyst from 2006 to 2010. She also held the position of Senior Financial Analyst at lululemon athletica for one year, from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she served as Manager of Global Financial Planning & Analysis at Finning International for 11 months in 2018-2019.
Educational Background
Elena Samoylenko has a diverse educational background in finance and accounting. She earned a Master of Business Administration from The University of British Columbia in 2011 and completed another MBA at HEC School of Management / HEC Paris in 2011. She also achieved a Technical Diploma in Accounting from Madison Area Technical College from 2007 to 2009 and obtained a CMA designation from the Certified Management Accountants of BC between 2012 and 2014. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts in Education, English from Voronezh State Pedagogical University, completed from 1998 to 2002.